Life, Wellness, Sanctuary

We've heard it said we teach/offer/share what we most need to learn.It's no coincidence that here at the Sanctuary

Our Purpose is to guide and support one another further along on their personal journey.Our Mission is to provide the space for all beings to thrive.

Why? Because all of us on Team BWS need it too. By serving others, we help ourselves in the process. Magical blessing.​The services, workshops, writing, recipes...opportunities we offer are to help you nourish - and in the process connect with- body mind spirit.

We are excited to announce starting Saturday, February 17th, 2018 Heather (bio below) will be joining team BWS to offer Reiki.

Reiki is a Japanese energetic healing technique that works holistically on the body, mind and spirit from the inside out. Reiki energy breaks up and flushes out energy blockages, often built up over time, whether from past trauma, toxins in our food /environment, lack of movement, or chronic patterns of negative thinking or emotions - which we know by now affect us on a cellular level.

Reiki re balances the body’s complex energy systems and opening the channels for the body to heal itself.

About Heather:Heather has been a student of holistic wellness since she was 14 years old. Before she even knew what the term “reiki” was, she was practicing it on her friends. She is passionate about helping clients reduce stress and anxiety through her energy work.

Heather has gained knowledge from some of the most experienced teacher trainers in the country (Reiki: Jeff Migdow, Brett Bevell, and Libby Barnett. Yoga: Devarshi Steven Hartman, Jovinna Chan, and Lakshmi Voelker).

When she’s not practicing reiki or on her yoga mat, Heather enjoys seeing live music. Taken from the lyrics of her favorite song by The Allman Brothers, she hopes her sessions will “let your Soul Shine”!

Get Sanctuary!!What: Our best services at 30% OFF! Each service is 45 minutes for $65.

When: Monday Oct 9th - Sunday Oct 15th, 2017

​Why? Nourish you--Enjoy more of what you love at a special price. Maybe even try a new service... instead of booking one service, book two or even three! ​Services Available:45 Minute SanctuaryMassage45 Minute Sanctuary Facial45 Minute SanctuaryReiki45 Minute Sanctuary Meditation45 Minute Sanctuary Shamanic Reading

Last week we talked about the importance of energetic balance and energy healingas part of on-going self-care.​This week the theme of self-care continues as it relates to whether or not we feel we are "being heard".

Why? Quite simply, if we don't feel heard, our needs will go unmet. Over time, this drains us and we may give up asking altogether. When we do this, we invalidate what's important to our well-being.

For those of us who are em-paths, we may not even be asking at all! Perhaps we are so sensitive that we are afraid to ask. Whatever the case, not being heard isn't sustainable or enjoyable. Open, honest, respectful communication - also known as conscious communication is the foundation for all healthy & enjoyable relationships...and for life!

If you're looking to be heard, consider attending my communication workshopnext week. You'll learn a model of conscious communication to help you get your message across, and get what you want, without all the drama both in personal and professional relationships. Details here.

When things heat up this summer, in addition to drinking plenty of fluids, preferably water, there are other ways to keep your energy levels balanced.

First, what do we mean by balanced energy?No question we are living in tumultuous times. There is much change, and as such many of us are feeling the effects. If you are an em-path, you are feeling the effects even more.

​Whether we feel the effects physically, mentally and/or emotionally, it all comes down to energy. As a result,some of us feel drained, tired...lazy, not motivated and we need to gain energy.Others of us feel wired and perhaps even scattered and unable to focus. As such our energy needs to be pulled back or "in" and re-directed.

How do we bring energy back into balance? With an Energy Healing Session.During a session, the intention is to restore energy back to balance.

In the meantime, Stephanie explains Shamanic Energy Healingas a way to deeply uncover, uproot and reset the entire body in order to live the life we were meant to live - a JOYFUL one. As she shares in Chapter Two of her book Reclaiming JOY,shamanic energy healing helped Stephanie release her fear of living the life she desired.

Maggie describes Reiki Energy Healing as raising your vibration level, helping you move out of whatever feels "stuck" into a place of expansiveness, freedom and choice. Summer is a time for play, and Reiki can help you connect to your inner child.

​Some women are wary about receiving Reiki during pregnancy, not wanting to introduce an "unknown" during this fragile time - and for most people, energy healing still falls into that category. However, not only is Reiki safe for both mommy and baby, it benefits them both in so many ways!

Reiki provides emotional as well as physical support to the pregnant woman, and has the power to make a baby wriggle with pleasure in the womb. Reiki has a deeply calming effect on both the mother and the child. It restores balance and health, easing every stage of pregnancy. It reduces exhaustion, nausea, achiness, and inflammation in the mother, and helps her to release the fears related to pregnancy and delivery. It has also been found to reduce anxiety, sleep problems, and colic, as well as enhance motor activity and active sleep for the baby!

What: Our best services at 25% OFF!Each service is 45 minutes for $60.

When: Monday April 24th - Sunday April 30th, 2017

​Why? We want to give you, your family & your friends the opportunity to enjoy services you haven't tried at a special price -- and -- enjoy more of what you love. Instead of booking one service, book two or even three!

Sadness, guilt, low self-esteem, loss of interest in people and activities, sleep and appetite disturbances... these are the hallmarks of depression, a serious condition that affects 400 million people today.

The Top 3 Services we offer at the Sanctuary for Boosting Mood and Alleviating Depression:

MassageDid you know that regular massage helps depression? Several studies have found that massage lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone) up to 50%, and can raise serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that stabilize our mood. The result is less anxiety, a better outlook on life, improved sleep, and fewer aches and pains, another symptom of depression.

​YogaYoga is another fantastic way to alleviate depression. Not only is there plenty of anecdotal evidence (just talk to anyone who has a regular yoga practice!) but research backs this up as well. Various studies have found that yoga improves mood, outlook, distress, anxiety, anger, hostility, stress, physical pain, and more. Heart opening poses and inversions are particularly effective.

Energy HealingEnergy Healing- Reiki and Shamanic- can be beneficial to clients with depression in multiple ways, and this has now been backed up by research as well. Published studies have found that people who receive regular energy healing sessions have improved symptoms of depression, which continue after treatment has ended. Some of the benefits of energy healing sessions for people who suffer from depression include: improved in mood, decreased feelings of shame, guilt, and sadness; a significant lowering of anxiety (both short term and long term); improvement in relationships and interpersonal effectiveness; and increased energy/less burnout.